American Express

American Express is a New York City based company that issues credit cards and traveler's checks. It is one of the world's largest travel agencies with more than 2,200 travel offices worldwide. It publishes magazines such as Food & Wine and Travel & Leisure. In 2006, it had sales of $27 billion and profits of $3.7 billion.

Political contributions
American Express gave $278,500 to federal candidates in the 2006 election through its political action committee - 41% to Democrats and 55% to Republicans. 4% ($10,000) went to independent Joseph Lieberman (CT-I).

Lobbying
The company spent $1,460,000 for lobbying in 2006. $220,000 went to two lobbying firms, Wexler and Walker Public Policy Associates and Baptista Group, with the remainder being spent using in-house lobbyists.

Personnel
Selected board members:
 * Daniel F. Akerson, Managing Director, The Carlyle Group
 * Peter Chernin, President and Chief Operating Officer, News Corporation
 * Richard C. Levin, President, Yale University
 * Steven S. Reinemund, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo, Inc.
 * Ronald A. Williams, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Aetna, Inc.

Contact details
World Financial Center 200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10285 Phone: 212-640-2000 Fax: 212-640-2458 Web: http://www.americanexpress.com